Port Type
Port of Entry
Port Code
0708
Location Address
46735 Interstate Route 81
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
United States
Mailing Address
46735 Interstate Route 81
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
United States
Phone Contact:
Phone
+1 315-482-2065
Fax Number:
None Specified
Port Director:
None Specified
Office Hours
Sunday: 12:00-12:00EST
Monday: 12:00-12:00EST
Tuesday: 12:00-12:00EST
Wednesday: 12:00-12:00EST
Thursday: 12:00-12:00EST
Friday: 12:00-12:00EST
Saturday: 12:00-12:00EST
Directions to Port Office
Contact Port Office.
Facilities and Crossings
| Alexandria Bay (Thousand Island Bridge) | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Processing Phone Number: | (315) 482-2261 Ext: 2014 |
| Commercial/Cargo Processing Phone Number: | (315) 482-2261 Ext: 5020 |
| NEXUS & Global Entry Enrollment Center: | (315) 482-2261 Ext: 5396 |
| Hours of Operation: | Commercial/Passenger Processing 24 hours a day, Seven Days Week |
| Physical Address: | 46735 Interstate Route 81 Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 |
| Watertown International Airport (KART) | |
|---|---|
| Private Aircraft Reporting: | (315) 482-2261 ext. 2014, Two hours advanced notice required. |
| Airport Phone Number: | (315) 786-6002 |
| Hours of Operation: | 24-hours, Seven Days a Week |
| Address: | 22564 Airport Drive Dexter, NY 13634 |
| Other Service Contacts | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Bureau of Census: (800) 549-0595 | |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: (716) 691-3635 | |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration: (315) 482-5762 | |
| U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS): 1-800-375-5283 | |
| U.S. Department of State (U.S. Passport & Visa Questions): 1-888-407-4747 | |
| Veterinary Services Questions: (315) 482-2601 | |
| CBP.gov: Information about travel documents, border wait times, importing, exporting, border security, employment opportunities and more. | |
| CBP INFO Center: 877-CBP-5511 or (703) 526-4200 | |
| Small Boat/Pleasure Boat Reporting: 800-827-2851 or use the CBP ROAM app | |
| For general inquiries, the public can contact the CBP Alexandria Bay Port of Entry at (315) 482-2261 |
| Vehicle Export Reporting | |
|---|---|
| Phone Number: | (315) 482-2261 Ext: 5893 / 5398 |
| Operational Hours: | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday |
| Email Address: | AlexBayExport@cbp.dhs.gov |
| I-192 & I-212 Waivers – Biometric Appointments | |
|---|---|
| Phone Number: | (315) 482-2261 Ext: 2014 |
| Operational Hours: | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday *Must have appointment* |
| Documents should be submitted via Electronic Secured Adjudication Forms Environment (e-SAFE) prior to scheduling an appointment. | |
| USMCA (formerly Trade NAFTA) Appointments for L-1 and TN Processing | |
|---|---|
| TN’s and L-1s adjudications are strongly encouraged to apply during the work week hours, CBP may need to contact potential employer with questions regarding the application. |
Notices
Reporting Requirements
- For Private Aircraft Reporting, call (315) 482-2472 ext. 2210.
- For Small Boat Reporting, call (800) 827-2851.
Contact Information
- For Agriculture questions, call (315) 482-2261 ext. 2940.
- For Food and Drug Administration (FDA) questions, call (315) 482-5762.
- For Immigration questions, call (315) 482-2681 ext. 2210.
- For Veterinary Services questions, call (315) 482-2601.
- For Cargo Export questions, call (315) 482-5004 ext. 2390. Hours of operation are 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday - Friday
- For Vehicle Exports, call (315) 482-2261 ext. 2660 or email alexbayexport@cbp.dhs.gov. Hours of operation are 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday - Friday (excluding holidays).
The Bureau of Census requires mandatory filing of export information through the Automated Export System (AES) or through AES Direct for all shipments of used self-propelled vehicles.
The Internal Transaction Number (ITN) generated at the time of the AES filing must be submitted to CBP with the ownership documentation 72 hours prior to export.
- All used self-propelled vehicles must be filed in the AES regardless of value or country of destination (15 CFR 30.2(a)(1)(iv)(H)).
- All used self-propelled vehicles must be filed in AES 72 hours prior to export (15 CFR 30.4(b)(5)).
- Required documentation, title and any additional documents needed, must be submitted to U.S. Customs at least 72 hours prior to export (19 CFR 192.2(c)(2)(i)).
- All vehicles must be presented to U.S. Customs at the time of exportation (19 CFR 192.2(c)(2)(ii)).
- Temporary Exports (in-bond procedure, carnet or Temporary Importation Bond) are exempt from both 15 CFR 30.37(q) and (r) AES filing and 19 CFR 192.2(a) documentation requirements.
Exporters may also contact the Bureau of Census at 1-800-549-0595 or www.census.gov/foreign-trade with any AES/AESDirect questions or for guidance on Title 15 CFR Part 30 the Foreign Trade Regulations.
Special Instructions
A Port of Entry is any designated place at which a CBP officer is authorized to accept entries of merchandise to collect duties, and to enforce the various provisions of the customs and navigation laws (19 CFR 101.1).
Last Modified: Dec 10, 2024